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LSUE softball ranked No. 1

The LSU Eunice softball team will begin defense of its national championship as the No. 1 team in the country in the NJCAA Division II Softball Preseason Poll.

The Lady Bengals enter 2014 coming off of a 62-5 record last year with their second National Championship in program history, setting a new high for most victories in a season as well as two different program-best winning streaks, first putting together 22 consecutive victories before rolling off 27 straight to close out the regular season and take into postseason play.

In addition for the new program benchmarks of 62 wins and 27-straight victories, the Lady Bengals rewrote history in several team categories last season, including doubles (153), triples (17), RBIs (432), and runs scored (525), while their team batting average of .365 tied the program record as well.

"It's great to see that your hard work has been recognized," LSUE softball coach Andy Lee said. "We know that the real challenge will be defending the championship now, and that work has already started."

LSU Eunice has some familiar company at the top of the rankings, with 13 of the 20 teams in the preseason rankings all playing in the NJCAA National Championship Tournament last May.

Cowley County Community College (No. 2), Phoenix College (No. 3), Highland Community College (no. 4) and Kirkwood Community College (No.5) round out the top teams, while a pair of Region 23 foes also made the preseason listing - Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (No. 8) and Jones County Junior College (No. 15).

The Lady Bengals open their 2014 season a week from today, as they travel to play six games over two days in the Galveston College Classic on Feb. 3 and 4. They open their home schedule on Wednesday, Feb. 12 when they host Alvin Community College in a doubleheader with the first game set for a 1 p.m. start.

Adult softball registration open

Adult softball registration has begun at Pelican Park. The entry fee is $300 per team cash or check or $325 by credit card. Fees must be received by March 14.

The player fee is $20 per player/per team. Teams may register at Pelican Park, 110 Softball Drive, Carencro, or mail to P.O. Box 339, Carencro, LA 70520. League play is expected to begin March 31.

For more information, call 896-5000 or online at pelicanpark.net.

AABL signing up for 17th season

The Acadiana Amateur Baseball League is looking for players to to fill out the rosters for the 17th season.

Players must be at least 18 years old. Most games are played on Sundays at parks in the Lafayette area, starting on March 30. To sign up, visit the league's website at acadianabaseball.com.

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The LSU Eunice softball team will begin defense of its national championship as the No. 1 team in the country in the NJCAA Division II Softball Preseason Poll.